Day: December 14, 2025

~ Limited-period offers and credit card EMI benefits up to ₹20,000 across India India: Ather Energy, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, announced the third edition of its month-long initiative, a program offering attractive cash discounts, EMI offers, and extended battery warranty options. Ather Electric December will be applicable for select Ather scooters. Now in its third year, the initiative focuses on solving a common year-end concern in the auto industry: buyers delaying purchases due to perceived value loss at the turn of the calendar year. Ather counters this by…

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Lucknow: The third session of the Metaphor Literature Festival, titled “Baaten Ghazlon-Nazmon Ki”, brought together eminent poets Amitabh Singh Baghel, Chandra Shekhar Verma, and Anisur Rahman for a captivating discussion on the traditions, history, and spiritual depth of Urdu poetry. Opening the session, Anisur Rahman remarked, “Just as in the previous session we spoke about healing diseases, poetry too can heal a patient.” He highlighted the importance of distinguishing between the two primary forms of Urdu poetry—nazm and ghazal—noting that while difficult, understanding this distinction is essential. Rahman also referenced…

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Lucknow: A deeply engaging and evocative session unfolded at the Metaphor Literature Festival as noted litterateur Yatindra Mishra and critic Satya Saran came together for an insightful discussion on the personality and creative legacy of legendary poet, lyricist and filmmaker Gulzar. Sharing his personal journey, Yatindra Mishra spoke about how Gulzar’s encouragement inspired him to write a book on the maestro, a process that allowed him to closely understand the many dimensions of Gulzar’s life and work. Describing the essence of being “Gulzar,” Mishra said that the poet has an…

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Lucknow: The opening session of the Metaphor Lucknow Literature Festival was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who began his address by expressing heartfelt gratitude to the media fraternity for its continued support and presence. Speaking fondly about the city, Pathak said that Lucknow holds a special place in his heart. Reflecting on the many transformations the city has witnessed over the years, he emphasised that despite rapid development, Lucknow has never lost its soul or cultural essence. Highlighting the city’s unique ethos, he noted that Lucknow’s culture represents…

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Lucknow: A joyful and engaging storytelling session titled “Little Readers–Cuddly Stories” was held on Saturday morning at the Auditorium as part of the Metaphor Lucknow Literature Festival. The interactive session was led by renowned author and educator Dr. Anita Bhatnagar Jain, who captivated a hall full of young listeners. Children, who had especially arrived from K.D. Singh Babu Stadium to attend the festival, were warmly welcomed into a world of stories and imagination. Dr. Anita began the session by sensitising the children to the importance of loving, protecting and caring…

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